TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) vs Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky
DistilleryThompson Bros.Various Distilleries
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV46%40%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£42.95£59.25
Rating5.00/5

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £43 vs £59.

For beginners: TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £59.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.25 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy TB/BSW?

TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Alness?

Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyHoneyTobacco

Only Alness 12 Year Old Blended Malt (Dalmore and Teaninich) / Thompson Bros Blended Whisky

SmokeyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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